How Much Should You Really Be Spending on Beauty Products?

Four women hand over their salon statements and Sephora receipts to our expert analysts to find out whether their beauty spending fits their budgets

Where to Save Stephanie says she won't budge on her manicures, but it might just be because she hasn't tried long-lasting nail appliques yet. (Several of our staff members swear by them.) Switching to thrice-monthly appliques would save her $600 a year.

Stephanie is diligent about her skin-care routine. She regularly uses: